PROJECT 01
Network Infrastructure & Security Lab
Evolved a Cisco virtual network into an ASA lab with Outside, Inside, DMZ and Inside30 interfaces, service-specific access rules, syslog forwarding and Windows/Linux monitoring.
Explore the case studyIT INFRASTRUCTURE · NETWORKING · CYBERSECURITY
Edward Johns.
IT Infrastructure & Security Professional
Hands-on experience in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Linux virtualisation and networking across enterprise and MSP environments. Bringing practical troubleshooting, automation and identity administration to infrastructure and security challenges.
SELECTED WORK
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PROJECT 02
Asset Register
Defined features and guided AI-assisted development of a self-hosted inventory application. Tested workflows, troubleshot issues and deployed the system.
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Swansea HQ & Cardiff Branch Network
Built a two-site Cisco network connecting Swansea HQ and Cardiff with VLAN segmentation, VLSM addressing, OSPF routing and centralised DHCP.
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Technical skills
Microsoft 365 & Entra ID
Identity · Exchange · Collaboration
Linux & Virtualisation
Ubuntu · KVM · Administration
Windows & Server
Windows 10/11 · Active Directory
Networking & Security
Firewalls · VPN · LAN/WAN
PowerShell & Bash
Automation · Bash · PowerShell
Security & Monitoring
Wazuh · LogRhythm · Endpoint visibility
IT Service Management
Incident resolution · Documentation
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Cloud & identityActive Directory, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365.
Operating systemsUbuntu, KVM, macOS, Windows 10/11, Windows Server.
Networking & securityCisco AnyConnect, Citrix, firewalls, LAN/WAN, patch management.
ToolsPowerShell, Bash, Wazuh, LogRhythm.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Experience
Catapwlt
IT Engineer | Technical Trainer
Role details
Entra ID administration, Linux/KVM virtualisation, network troubleshooting and technical coaching.
Pisys.net
IT Support Specialist
Role details
PowerShell and Bash automation, remote laptop deployment and incident resolution within SLAs.
Toast
IT Analyst (2nd Line)
Role details
Patch management for 200+ PCs across three locations.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
IT Technician (Contract)
Role details
Onsite hardware/software support and account access escalations.
NHS
Service Desk Analyst (Contract)
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Active Directory, Citrix and Cisco AnyConnect support for healthcare staff.
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Drax Power (Contract)
Service Desk Analyst · Full-time
Role details
Remote contract role.
Greenlight Technology Solutions MSP
IT Technician
Role details
Tier 1 and 2 Microsoft 365 and Active Directory support, remote access and client documentation.
Admiral Group Plc
Systems Engineer
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Live web cluster infrastructure and Red Hat nodes.
Arvato
Junior Cyber Security Analyst
Role details
LogRhythm alert analysis and cyber-attack vector research.
Epos Systems
IT Practitioner
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Windows installation and network infrastructure maintenance.
Freelance
Photographic Retouching / Digital Operator
Role details
High-end clients across London and Europe, communication and large-scale data backups.
Education & certifications
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks & Security
Birmingham City University · 1st Class
Linux Essentials
June 2018
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